Huia Beak Earrings - oxidised silver Nic Tucker

Huia Beak Earrings - oxidised silver Nic TuckerThese drop earrings are an iconic piece from The Wild. Carved in the form of the now extinct Huia's beak, these are one of the most popular pieces from this collection. Cast in solid oxidised sterling silver and individually hand finished, hung on hand made sterling silver hooks. The beaks are 38mm long and 7mm wide. Each earring is approximately 52mm long from the top of the hook to the bottom of the beak. The Wild Jewellery is the joint creative

105mm W x 50mm H

The bird has a dowel that fits the base and allows for rotational adjustment of the birds position

The fusion of contemporary design and classic Māori artistry connects the modern world to the rich cultural heritage of Aotearoa

New Zealand based jeweller Louise Douglas captures the subtle beauty of woodland fungi with these handcrafted sterling silver studs

100mm H x 80mm Lip diameter

840 mm x 840 mm

Edition of 60

Brendan creates his sculptural pieces utilising other materials with ceramics such as steel

85mm H x 70mm Lip diameter

Each leaf measures approximately 20mm x 7mm

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I enjoy the contrast of the black slightly gritty clay with the smooth coloured glaze surface